I've received my share, though probably not so many as you're thinking.
[Gifts imply attachments, and he's gone to great lengths to make sure he has few of those, or he did for quite some time. Events, of course, have changed him, despite anything he might say to the contrary, but there have been tokens from admirers, as well.]
Most admirers keep a certain distance, but there have been some. No doubt you've dealt with similar, given your skill with talking to people.
[She's certainly engaging enough. The sort of girl who makes knowing people her business, he might guess.]
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[Gifts imply attachments, and he's gone to great lengths to make sure he has few of those, or he did for quite some time. Events, of course, have changed him, despite anything he might say to the contrary, but there have been tokens from admirers, as well.]
Most admirers keep a certain distance, but there have been some. No doubt you've dealt with similar, given your skill with talking to people.
[She's certainly engaging enough. The sort of girl who makes knowing people her business, he might guess.]